Summer of ‘63
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the history of an important SoCal civil rights struggle in the South Bay.
The Pride of West Adams
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a brief history of the beautiful Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building.
Underbelly L.A.
On THIS, the last episode of the first season of Underbelly L.A. I dive into the mysterious hippie cult known as Fountain of the World. It's been such a fun inaugural season- I want to thank all our listeners, my amazing bosses Drew Mackie, Katherine Spiers, composer Donovan Dorrance and the whole TableCakes Productions team. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and rating- it really helps. Stay tuned for Season Two in Spring 2020, when I dive into the gory, glamorous world of LA's Most Fatal Flappers.
The Swedish Superstar
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the brilliant and beautiful mid-century industrial designer and architect Greta Magnusson Grossman, who I developed quite a hero worship for during the course of reporting this story.
A New Life
Hi darlings! I will be on the moving show A New Leaf this Saturday on NBC, telling the history of Ellis Island. Check your provider for local times and check me and my very demure dress out below!
California Country Cool
Musician Manda Mosher is a delight. In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, I tell you why!
Creative Conflict
In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, the funny and fascinating sculptor Christian Tedeschi.
Right Royal Feuds
In THIS, my latest for HISTORY- royal sibling feuds throughout the ages. My favorite are the Boneparte clan, the bitchiest family that ever there was.
A Decade of Development
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, a history of the building boom that wasn’t.
The Dream of the Dunbar
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the luminaries who graced the historic Dunbar Hotel on Central Avenue.
Santa Monica Noir
Ohhhh how I loved writing THIS Curbed LA history of the cursed Mooney Mansion, which once lorded over Santa Monica, and the powerful, prickly women that resided within.
Shade in the City
In THIS, my latest for Curbed LA, the real life Los Angeles locations that made up the noir universe of Raymond Chandler.
Out of a Fairytale
In THIS, my latest for Our Ventura Blvd, a brief history of the Little Brown Church in the Valley, whose doors have been open 24-hours a day for decades to all who seek shelter- even Republicans!
Utopia By the Sea
Loved writing THIS brief history of the exquisite NorCal utopian community of Sea Ranch for the exquisite Mohawk Maker Quarterly. Such a beautiful place.
Tapping Into the Source
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the groovy cult that helped bring healthy eating to Los Angeles.
The Remarkable Roz Wyman
In THIS, my latest for PBS SoCal, it was an absolute honor to interview the legendary Rosalind Wyman, political pioneer and the woman who brought the Dodgers to LA.
Elisa Lam
I’ll be on the HLN Original Series “Real Life Nightmare” episode “Deadly Hotel Check-In” featuring the tragic case of Elisa Lam this Saturday, November 30, 2019, 8pm-9pm ET/PT. I make LOTS of quizzical faces like this!
